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<\/p>\nThese chocolate chip cookies are extra soft, chewy, and they turn out perfect every time. This is the only chocolate chip cookie recipe you will ever need!<\/i><\/p>\n
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I feel like a homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe is something that everyone should have in their recipe box. Several years ago I spent quite a bit of time working on creating the perfect chocolate chip cookies and after several attempts I finally landed on the perfect recipe.<\/p>\n
So today I wanted to share this classic cookie recipe with you again because it’s one that I make all of the time! Not only are these the best chocolate chip cookies you’ll every try, but they’re also:<\/p>\n
Every single time I make a batch of these cookies, people go crazy for them and ask how to make them. That’s when you know you have a good recipe!<\/p>\n
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First things first, you’ll want to gather all of your ingredients for these cookies. Let’s discuss each one and why it’s important to this recipe:<\/p>\n
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<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\nOnce you’ve gathered all of your ingredients, it’s time to prepare these easy chocolate chip cookies. Here’s a simple breakdown on how to make the cookie dough and bake the cookies.<\/p>\n
Quick tip:<\/strong> If you want perfectly round cookies, use a spoon to shape the warm cookies once they come out of the oven.<\/p>\n If your cookie dough is too warm your cookies may spread more in the oven. If you find that they’re spreading too much, chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator longer. You can also place the balls of cookie dough in the freezer for 20 minutes to speed up the process.<\/p>\n Too much flour in your cookie dough can lead to cookies that won’t spread very much. If you find that your cookies aren’t spreading very well, simply press the cookie dough down to flatten them some before baking. <\/p>\n Yes! I suggest scooping the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place the baking sheet in the freezer. Once the cookie dough is frozen, you can store it in a freezer bag or container in the freezer for up to 3 months. To bake the cookie dough from frozen, add an additional 1 to 2 minutes of baking time.<\/p>\n Baked cookies that have cooled completely will freeze well for up to 3 months too. Simply place the cookies on the counter and thaw to room temperature before serving.<\/p>\n Yes, you can! The cookie dough may be covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If it’s too hard to scoop, let it sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes and that should make it easier.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Chocolate-Chip-Cookies-6-1.jpg?resize=745%2C1118&ssl=1\")
<\/p>\nFAQ’s<\/h2>\n
How do you prevent your cookies from being flat?<\/h3>\n
What do I do if my cookies don’t spread in the oven?<\/h3>\n
Can you freeze the cookie dough or baked cookies?<\/h3>\n
Can I prepare the cookie dough ahead of time and refrigerate it?<\/h3>\n
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More Homemade Cookie Recipes!<\/h2>\n
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Video Tutorial<\/h2>\n
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